metaphysis

metaphysis definition - medical

me·taph·y·sis (mĭ-tăfˈĭ-sĭs)

noun pl. me·taph·y·ses (-sēzˌ)
The zone of growth between the epiphysis and diaphysis during development of a bone.

Related Forms:

  • metˌa·physˈi·al (mĕtˌə-fĭzˈē-əl) adjective

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